Gerald “Jerry” Keele, 76, of Tolono passed away at 4:18PM, Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Bailey Memorial Cemetery, Tolono with Pastor Darin Elder officiating.

Jerry was born Feb 15, 1950 in Sedalia, MO, a son to Eugene and Geraldine Baldwin Keele.  He married Kathy Byers on December 31, 2017 in Tolono, she survives.

Also surviving are a son Tim (Angie) Keele of Sedalia, MO, three grandchildren, two brothers and a sister.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to Eagle Mountain Assembly of God Missions.

Condolences may be made at Freesefh.com